Video Analysis: Jameer Nelson’s Big Night Against the Charlotte Bobcats
Jameer Nelson was one of the lone bright spots on offense for the Orlando Magic against the Charlotte Bobcats in Game 1, amidst Dwight Howard‘s foul troubles and Vince Carter‘s shooting woes. Nelson was able to put on a show in front of a nationally televised audience, reminding everyone why he was an All-Star in 2009 by scoring 32 points on 10-of-18 shooting and terrorizing the Bobcats’ defense in the process.
I compiled a video to show the types of plays Nelson got his points from. For instance, note how Nelson and Rashard Lewis are able to force the switch on the 1/4 pick and roll with Boris Diaw to create a mismatch in Nelson’s favor on two separate possessions.
@Kevin
Figured the song was appropriate, given the circumstance.
@CaptWes213
If you watch that sequence closely, you'll see head coach Stan Van Gundy frantically wave at Lewis (I presume) to clear out since Nelson had the mismatch on Diaw.
@derekk
Yeah, it all depends on how the Bobcats defend Nelson in the PNR in Game 2. That will, more or less, dictate how the Magic will operate on offense. I have a feeling Howard is going to be involved a lot more on the low block.
@BandrewG
E-mail me and I'll tell you.
@Diosnomeama
Yeah, the Bobcats did a much better job of keeping Nelson in check in the second half. Derekk made a similar observation in the recap. Great minds think alike.
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